- Sweden edition
August 19, 2014
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Rain to continue 'all week' as flood worsens
UPDATED: Sweden's weather agency issued a severe weather warning for the extreme rains and flooding in southern Sweden, adding that the rains are likely to continue all week. READ
Swedes celebrate 375th anniversary of the Bronx
What do the Bronx and Sweden have in common? More than an affiliation with the Yankees, it turns out. And one small Swedish town is about to make that abundantly clear. READ
Bildt: 'We must increase efforts in Iraq'
After meeting with refugees and politicians in Iraq on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said Sweden must increase its efforts to help Iraq reach a lasting solution. READ
Swedes slam 'racist' art show from Denmark
Swedes have gathered in numbers to protest against a Danish "blackface" art show in Malmö, which organizers say is supposed to give "a deeper understanding of discrimination". READ
Swedish school with executive appeal
More and more executives are combining work with further education, namely an MBA. The Local explains just how the process works at the Stockholm School of Economics with its Executive MBA program. READ
In Pictures: The Local's Property of the Week
Ever wanted to live in a loft-like apartment on the hip district of Södermalm, with a view like something out of a colourful children's book? Check out The Local's Property of the Week. READ
Sweden to get 100,000 refugees in 2014: report
UPDATED: Sweden can expect a record-breaking 100,000 refugees to arrive this year, reported Swedish media on Tuesday. The Migration Board said the prognosis was officially 60,000 in July. READ
Swedish town on alert over toilet invader
A town in central Sweden is on the lookout after a mystery suspect has repeatedly broken into apartments and defecated in their toilets. READ
Riksbank: We must take action on household debt
The Swedish economy is beginning to recover after several difficult years - but the risk for household indebtedness remains high, Swedish Riksbank Governor Stefan Ingves warned. READ
'Assange to stay put until US guarantee': lawyer
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is wanted in Sweden for rape allegations, has made it clear he will not leave the Ecuador embassy in London until it is guaranteed he will not be extradited to the US. READ
The Swedish mentor (and why you may need one)
Sometimes the key to advancing your Swedish career is latching onto a mentor. A career expert talks us through exactly what a mentor does, how you can get one for yourself, and why you might need one. READ
Top ten literal Swedish words
Swedish can at times be a hilariously literal language and The Local has put together a few choice cuts for your light-hearted amusement. READ
Sweden celebrates 200 years of peace
Sweden has not actively taken part in a war since 1814 - breaking even Switzerland's record for peace. One peace and conflict expert has told The Local that Swedes learned the hard way to take the non-confrontational stance. READ
Islamic extremist shakes Sweden with TV threat
An Islamic extremist who threatened Sweden on Arabic TV has police on alert. One terror expert says the threat should be taken seriously, and that Sweden is in desperate need of a counter-extremism programme. READ
Kiruna residents talk life in a town on the move
Not everyone in the mining town of Kiruna is happy that the town is being shifted three kilometres down the road. The Local catches up with residents of Sweden's northernmost town to find out more. READ
Gold coin may be key to solve Sweden's 'Pompeii'
Swedish archaeologists found a rare and valuable golden coin from ancient Rome on Monday. And they think it may explain a key part of the Sweden's history. READ
Christian Democrat leader attacked with cake
Christian Democrat party leader Göran Hägglund got an unexpected surprise during his visit to Gothenburg on Monday, when a spectator slammed a cake into his face. READ
Sweden 'caved to banker' in Saudi arms deal
A new book has ignited debate in Sweden after revealing that the Swedish government gave into a banker's pressure and helped build a weapons factory in Saudi Arabia. READ
Serial chicken smuggler caught at Norway border
A Swedish man in a Volvo has been caught trying to smuggle half a tonne of frozen chicken into Norway. The incident marks the ninth of its kind for the Swede. READ
Löfven promises hike in teacher salaries
The Social Democrats want to make teaching a more attractive profession by increasing funding by 3.5 billion kronor ($511 million), the majority of which will go into the teachers' own pockets. READ
Russian kids in Sweden after 'gay adoption ban'
Thirteen Russian children have been united with their adoptive parents in Sweden, ten months after they were denied the opportunity due to Russia's disapproval of Sweden's same-sex marriage laws. READ
Food agency warns girls: 'Don't eat stinky fish'
Young women and girls should stay away from herring, the Swedish National Food Agency has warned, as both the fermented and fresh varieties can harm fetuses and infants. READ
Assange: 'I'll leave the Ecuador embassy soon'
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange did not hand himself over to police on Monday, as UK media had speculated, but said he planned to leave London's Ecuadorian embassy "soon". READ
Alliance creeps closer to opposition: poll
With less than a month until Sweden's general election, the governing Alliance is closing in on the opposing red-greens, a new poll showed on Monday. READ
Swedish election rivals in poster compromise
The anticipated battle for Plattan" - where youth parties jostle to put up campaign posters in a key central Stockholm location - ended in an amicable compromise on Saturday due to lurking Sweden Democrats. READ
Austrian wins name fight with Lady Gaga
Pop diva Lady Gaga has lost her battle to stop an Austrian man from calling his energy drink GaGa. READ
Landslide derails Swiss passenger train
Five passengers were seriously injured when a landslide derailed a train in a mountainous area of the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland on Wednesday, following heavy rain in the region. READ
Child dies on amusement park ride
An 11-year-old girl was killed in a horrific accident on a fun-fair ride in Rhineland-Palatinate on Friday. READ
Conservative leader: 'I'm gay, so what?'
Søren Pape Poulsen came out as homosexual and said he was surprised that it should be an issue in modern day Denmark. His announcement came as he faced criticism for illegally supporting a football club as mayor of Viborg. READ
Woman on Madrid plane had 1.7kg coke in breasts
A Venezuelan woman with 1.7 kilos of cocaine hidden in her breast implants was arrested at Madrid airport after arriving on a flight from Colombia, police said on Friday. READ
15 French 'false friends' you need to watch out for
When struggling for the right word in French, it can be tempting just to use an English word said in a French accent. Unfortunately, French is littered with pesky "false friends" that have very different meanings. Here's 15 to avoid. READ
'Take down Facebook honeymoon snaps': court
A court in Naples has ordered a woman to take down photos posted on Facebook from her honeymoon after her husband complained that he did not give his permission for her to post them. She may even have to pay damages. READ
Second death within hours at Chess Olympics
A second chess player died at the Norway Chess Olympiad in Tromsø on Thursday. READ
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Sea Fever (Around Sweden in a kayak) »
"I’m going to keep this post short and sweet as its not something I take any pleasure in writing. After much deliberation I have made the heartbreaking decision to abandon my trip after 1200km due to reoccurring injury. It is not a decision I have made lightly and it is one that has been truly devastating..." READ »
St. Louis strong (Blogweiser) »
"It’s typically a bad sign when my hometown makes news in Sweden. St. Louis was in the headlines here a few years ago when a tornado struck the airport. The city also caught attention after a politician talked about ‘legitimate rape’. Now, shooting and riots this week in Ferguson, a part of St. Louis, are..." READ »
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Islamic extremist shakes Sweden with TV threat
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Teacher fined for 'Hitler salute' in German class
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Swedish politician proposes ban on begging
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Swede asks for epidural and gets disinfectant
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Swede reports 'expensive' sex to police
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Sweden plans to scrap SFI for adult education
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Kiruna residents talk life in a town on the move
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Swedish dad takes kids to Israel to learn about war
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